HSBC Innovation Banking UK has today announced the appointment of Catherine Lewis La Torre CBE to its board as an independent non-executive director.
Catherine brings 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, spanning venture capital, private equity, and economic development banking, and specialises in private capital markets and technology.
Catherine’s former roles include Chief Executive of the British Business Bank and its private credit and venture capital investment companies and her leadership experience will be invaluable to the board as the bank scales.
Mridul Hegde, Chairwoman of HSBC Innovation Banking UK commented, “I’m delighted to welcome Catherine to the board. Her experience and previous roles at the British Business Bank and as an investor with several European private equity firms provide her with a holistic understanding of the needs of our clients and how we can help them succeed. I’m delighted to have Catherine as part of our board and believe her presence and contribution will be a significant advantage for us moving forward.”
Catherine Lewis La Torre, Non-Executive Director, HSBC Innovation Banking UK added, “Joining HSBC Innovation Banking is a real honour and I’m looking forward to helping the business achieve its growth ambitions. The bank has quickly established itself as the go-to partner for innovative companies and investors and I look forward to helping take it to the next level.”
Stuart Tait, Head of Commercial Banking, HSBC UK, said “HSBC Innovation Banking is a key part of our growth strategy and I’m looking forward to working with Catherine as part of the HSBC Innovation Bank board. Her wealth of experience, knowledge and connections will be invaluable in supporting the business through its next stage of growth. Our ambition is to build on HSBC Innovation Bank’s position as the leading banking partner for the innovation economy and adding Catherine to the board will help us do just that.”